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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,189.17 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,189.17 and 530.28 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,189.17 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,189.17 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,189.17 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 630,593.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,593.07/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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